Would you buy these dressers? How about six bags filled with dirty clothing and broken items?
The volunteers at the Knick Knack Nook are dedicated to keeping items out of the landfill but we have our limits.
It is discouraging to have to deal with items that clearly cannot be sold.
A chest of drawers left outside the Knick Knack Nook in April 2021. By Courtesy of Cathy Bayly
Here are some guidelines to assist you with decision-making when it comes to dropping off items:
1. Do not dump and run. If your items did not sell at your garage sale it is unlikely they will sell at the Nook. We should not have to be responsible for your leftovers.
2. If you are moving and anticipate many boxes of donations please do not leave things to the last moment. Bring over a few boxes at a time so that we have the time and space to deal with them.
3. We are not a repair shop. Please donate items that work and clothing that is good condition. Please do not bring us your laundry or dirty dishes. We do not have a washing machine or dishwasher and dirty items do not sell no matter how lovely they are.
4. Please only bring clothing that is in season.
We gratefully accept: clothing in season (clean and in good condition), arts and craft supplies, small household items in working condition, hardware, bedding, books, stationary, toys, garden equipment, sporting goods in season. Check our website - knickknacknook.org - to find out what we do not accept and where you can take surplus items.
The Nook provides a community service that encourages environmental and social responsibility through the sale of used items in good condition. The profit from the sale of these items supports many island organizations and students. We thank everyone who continues to shop and donate usable items even with our reduced hours.
